[Vancomycin-induced DRESS syndrome: a case report].
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Annales de biologie clinique
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2013
- Volume
- 71
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 190–195
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.1684/abc.2013.0807
- PMID: 23587585
- Source
- Medline
- Keywords
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
DRESS syndrome is a severe adverse drug-induced reaction, characterized by generalized skin rash associated with hypereosinophilia, lymphocytosis and internal organ involvement. Antiepileptics, sulfamides and allopurinol are the most frequently reported drugs; vancomycin is less common. We report a case of vancomycin-induced DRESS syndrome in a 69-year-old male patient. Clinical symptoms and diagnosis difficulties are reported through this observation as well as pathogenesis and treatment of this syndrom.